The Chavis Chronicles

News and Public Affairs Series / 4 Seasons

Hosted by civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe.

Watch Latest: S5 E526

27m 29s / TV-PG

Rev. Jamar A. Boyd II

S2 E225 / 26m 32s / TV-PG

The Reverend Jamar A. Boyd, II, Samuel Dewitt Proctor Conference Senior Manager discusses the future of activism in the Black church and how Millennial and Generation Z activists are redefining social, political, environmental and economic protest agendas

Bibi Hidalgo, Small Business Administration and Ron Busby, U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce

S2 E224 / 26m 20s / TV-PG

Bibi Hidalgo, the first woman to serve as an Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration in the area of government contracting and business development joins Dr. Chavis along with Ron Busby, CEO of the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce. Hidalgo and Busby discuss new programs specifically created to help black and brown business owners secure government contracts.

Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, National Wildlife Federation

S2 E223 / 27m 33s / TV-PG

Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, Vice President of Environmental Justice, The National Wildlife Federation joins Dr. Chavis to discuss activism and solutions to combat toxic waste dumping, pollution and environmental injustice in lower income neighborhoods and communities of color.

Marcela Howell, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda

S2 E222 / 27m / TV-PG

Women's reproductive health and voting rights are once again at a critical point in history. Dr. Chavis talks with Marcela Howell, Pres. & CEO, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda. Howell talks about the historical contributions of Black women in the fight for voting rights that continues today and the looming threat of women losing hard won reproductive freedoms

Bakari T Sellers

S2 E221 / 27m 37s / TV-PG

New York Times bestselling author, attorney and political commentator Bakari T Sellers joins The Chavis Chronicles to discuss being a child of the social justice movement, his famous father Cleveland Sellers who was a key figure at the grassroots level pushing for concrete Black political power in the 60's and 70's and the current state of politics in America

White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

S2 E220 / 25m 55s / TV-PG

White House Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sits down for a one-on-one interview with Dr. Chavis to discuss the triumphs and defeats of the Biden-Harris administration, along with the greatest challenges for the presidency on the horizon.

Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Missouri Faith Voices and Pastor Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church

S2 E219 / 26m 37s / TV-PG

Many changes have taken place in Missouri after the fatal shooting of African American teenager Michael Brown by a White police officer. Dr. Chavis talks to activist The Reverend Dr. Cassandra Gould about the on-going national debate between law enforcement officers, excessive use of force in the Black community and efforts to raise up a new generation of political leaders.

Dr. James Hildreth, Meharry Medical College, FDA vaccine review board and President's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force

S2 E218 / 26m 5s / TV-PG

Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College, who sits on the FDA's vaccine advisory review board discusses the development and distribution of vaccines. Hildreth was also appointed to President Biden's COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. He gives insights regarding the on-going distrust among many African Americans about the safety of the vaccines.

National Museum of African American Music in Nashville

S2 E217 / 26m 55s / TV-PG

Dr. Chavis visits the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville,Tennessee. Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson, Vice President of Brand and Partnerships for the museum, describes the many galleries that make up the world's first and only museum devoted to African American music and the historical role Black musical artists played in shaping American music.

Dr. E Faye Williams, and Attorney Rayshon Payton

S2 E216 / 27m 16s / TV-PG

Dr. E Faye Williams, President/CEO National Congress of Black Women speaks with Dr. Chavis about the women's movement and civil rights. Dr. Williams also reflects on comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory. Attorney Rayshon Payton with the U.S. Department of Justice explains how the PGA TOUR 's First Tee program can help underserved kids chart a course for success.

NAREB President Lydia Pope, and Marcus T. Coleman, DHS Partnerships Center

S2 E215 / 25m 59s / TV-PG

Lydia Pope, President National Association of Real Estate Brokers speaks with Dr Chavis about resources and challenges for Black home ownership. Then, Director Marcus Coleman of the Department of Homeland Security’s Center for Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships discusses how faith communities provide critical support for disaster relief assistance.

Kimberly Robinson, President of Wake-Robin Golf Club and Attorney Lisa Colon

S2 E214 / 27m 12s / TV-PG

Kimberly Robinson, of the Wake-Robin Golf Club shares why golf is an excellent mix of advocacy and empowerment for women and girls of color. Also, approximately 10% of equity partnership with big development law firms and construction companies are with people of color. Attorney Lisa Colon gives insights on how young lawyers and developers of color can break into the industry

Theatrical producer Irene Gandy and James Winston of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters

S2 E213 / 27m 9s / TV-PG

Dr. Chavis talks to Irene Gandy, a Tony award winning longtime Broadway producer about the increase in shows depicting stories about Black culture. In the broadcast arena, Black ownership of radio and TV stations is decreasing. James Winston, President and Executive Director of the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters shares insights on what's causing the decline in ownership.

Ronald Mason., President of the University of DC and Researcher Dr. Sonya Horsford

S2 E212 / 27m 30s / TV-PG

Ronald Mason, Jr., President of the University of the District of Columbia discusses why HBCUs could be one of the best paths African American college students can choose to reach the middle class and beyond. Researcher Dr. Sonya Horsford discusses how to combat racial inequality in K-12 schools.

Benjamin Jealous, President, People For the America Way

S2 E211 / 26m 44s / TV-PG

Activists are intensifying their efforts in the fight against what they say are restrictive voting laws being enacted on the state level across the country. Dr. Chavis speaks with civil rights leader Benjamin Jealous, President of People For the America Way and former President of the NAACP about what's at stake for the future of voting rights in America.

Renowned pediatrician Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland

S2 E210 / 27m 4s / TV-PG

Polls show that many parents are on the fence about whether and when to vaccinate their younger kids for COVID-19. The issue has become politically polarizing. Dr. Chavis discusses with Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, one of the leading pediatricians in the U.S., how the COVID-19 vaccination debate is also adversely impacting other routine scheduled childhood vaccines.

Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcom X and Betty Shabazz

S2 E209 / 26m 29s / TV-PG

Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of iconic civil rights activists Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz talks with Dr. Chavis about growing up as a child of the slain civil rights leader. Shabazz also takes a deep dive into the books she authored about her world renowned parents and the state of social justice in America today.

Otis Williams, The Temptations and Ain't Too Proud

S2 E208 / 26m 49s / TV-PG

Otis Williams the last living member of the original Motown group the Temptations and manager Shelly Berger, sit down with Dr. Chavis to share little known facts and candid insights of the life and times of the legendary singing group with a sneak peak of the Broadway return of the Tony nominated musical Ain't Too Proud

Ron Busby - President and CEO of the US Black Chamber of Commerce

S2 E207 / 25m 55s / TV-PG

Dr. Chavis welcomes Ron Busby - President and CEO of the US Black Chamber of Commerce to discuss the impact of the pandemic on Black-owned businesses. Ron also explains what measures are being taken to mitigate the financial disaster for Black entrepreneurs, and encourage Black business owners to utilize the many resources available to them.

Cedric Richmond, WH Office of Public Engagement; Dr. Cameron Wells, WH COVID-19 response

S2 E206 / 26m 46s / TV-PG

Cedric Levan Richmond, Sr Advisor to the President of the United States and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement discusses equity and the Administration’s agenda. Also, Dr. Cameron Wells, a Senior Policy Advisor for COVID-19 Equity on the White House COVID-19 Response Team helps to shape national discourse and management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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